LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Dale Jordan]

What's the correct period / scale type water temp sender to suit my motor where to buy and brand ? . did carrier engines have one or two ? . Dale

[Lynn Eades]

Dale have a look on line. There should really be two because you are running two separate 4 cylinder engines, as far as the water in the block is concerned, It only mixes in the radiator.
On your v8 there are two senders in series. Roughly speaking, one is just a switch, the other is temp sensitive, if that makes sense (one has a single terminal, the other a double terminal.

[Lynn Eades]

Hi D, here is some info.

[Lynn Eades]

Dale, you will need to add a resistor to your temp gauge and your oil pressure gauge. to convert your gauges to 12 volt. I bought mine from Macsauto.
A separate one for each. You don't have a fuel gauge, and the ammeter doesn't need one.

[Dale Jordan]

I have a weeping oil leak at the bottom of my dip stick boss is this a flat head thing ? or is it worth replacing before i put motor in or can it be sealed up from the out side ? Dale

[Ian Mastin]

G'day Dale,

Unsure if it's a V8 Flathead thing but I would be trying to fix it before the engine go's in, just my two bobs worth mate.


Regards
Ian

[Lynn Eades]

Dale, I think they are riveted on with a gasket. Having seen pictures of your efforts, I think you will be disappointed if you leave it. I think some of the U.S. parts places do a rivet kit or repair kit.